Gabriel Olds, a 52-year-old New York native, was recently arrested after multiple women have come forward accusing the suspect of a slew of sexual-related crimes.
Police first started investigating the suspect after a 41-year-old woman filed a report and stated that Olds raped her in her LA home. Shortly later, two unrelated victims made similar claims about Olds.
All three women were able to identify the suspect because he is a well-known actor clearly, so it’s very unlikely that this was a case of mistaken identity. Gabriel Olds has appeared on several popular television shows, including “NCIS: Los Angeles” and “Six Feet Under”, and he portrayed Pat Robertson in “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”. It’s also been reported that he was using his ‘Hollywood’ status to lure in his victims.
An investigation revealed that Olds had been using the same tactics to abuse women as far back as 2013. He was reportedly using both his success on tv and film as well as his status as a Yale graduate to entrap and then assault women he would meet on dating apps. First, Olds would be charming and nice to his victims, eventually convincing them to allow him to come to their homes. Once there, he’d use “brutal” and extreme violence to rape and assault his victims.
Olds was arrested and charged with seven felony counts of sexual assault. Law enforcement officers believe that there are likely additional victims considering Olds’ status as an actor.
Detectives believe that these women may fear coming forward, but they’re hopeful that this recent arrest will help give survivors the courage and strength to do so.
The Consequences of a Sexual-Related Criminal Conviction in New York
A sexual-related conviction comes with substantial consequences. Not only will a conviction carry specific criminal penalties, but you’ll also face long-term personal and professional challenges, too. For one, in New York, a rape conviction carries a minimum sentence of 1.5 years in prison, but depending on the severity of the charge, you could face up to 25 years if you get convicted of rape in the first degree. For another, you will need to register on a sex offender registry after you serve your time and get released from prison.
This registry will be public information. It will outline your previous charges, show your address, contain a picture, and even show your vehicle’s make, model, and license plate number.
Once out, your professional career could be impacted, too. You may not be able to work around children or in an area where children frequently congregate.
The best way to avoid all these consequences is to prevent a conviction. To start building up the strongest possible defense, it’s a good idea to get in touch with an attorney. The right criminal defense attorney will be compassionate and respectful while you outline the details of your charges and arrest.
Here at Bukh Law Firm, our team has over a decade of experience working with clients in situations similar to yours. Schedule a meeting with our team now to learn more about how we can help you fight your charges.
